Western Sydney Wanderers FC have continued to build the future of the club, securing the signing of exciting young forward Atiya Waraga as the first of a number of next-generation player announcements.
The 19-year-old joins the Wanderers after progressing through Canberra FC and the Bulls Academy before continuing his development within the club’s football program, where he quickly established himself as one of the most promising young attacking talents in the system.
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Waraga’s rise through the ranks has been marked by strong performances in the National Premier Leagues side, earning him his A-League debut during the 2025/26 season. The forward went on to make three senior appearances in the Red & Black, underlining his readiness to take the next step in his career.
Now officially committed to the Wanderers’ future, Waraga said he is determined to repay the faith shown in him and help deliver success for the club and its members.
“Obviously it’s a privilege to play for this club. I’m very excited for the opportunity I’ve been given.”
“I want to bring this club back to where they deserve to be. I see this club has a big love for its members and fans, and hopefully I can do my best to help bring this place back to where it needs to be.”
“For me, it’s always been about giving back. My biggest motivation is my family, especially my mum, and everyone who has supported me and helped me get to this point. To be in a position where I can repay them one day is what drives me every day.”
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Western Sydney Wanderers Football Director Mal Impiombato said Waraga’s signing was an important step in the club’s long-term strategy of identifying, developing and securing emerging talent.
“Atiya is exactly the type of young player we want to build the future of this football club around,” said Impiombato.
“He has earned this opportunity through his work, his attitude and his willingness to improve every time he steps on the pitch. From the moment he arrived in our program, he showed he could adapt quickly and compete at a high level.
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“At 19, he already has valuable A-League experience, and more importantly, he has the attributes and mentality required to continue growing within our environment.
“This is about more than one player. It’s about the direction of our football program and our commitment to developing and retaining the next generation of Wanderers.
“Atiya is the first of a number of young players we are proud to be securing as part of that future, and we are excited to continue building a squad that reflects the long-term vision of this club.”
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